Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.
Business Development / Sales Representative
Commercial Landscape Maintenance Sales | South Florida Territory
Territory
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Primary Focus
Commercial landscape maintenance sales and preferred-vendor registration
Target Clients
Shopping centers, hotels, residential communities, office buildings, mixed-use projects, business improvement districts and property management portfolios
Reports To
Ownership / Senior Leadership
ABOUT US
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc. is one of South Florida’s leading and well-respected landscape development and maintenance companies, providing high-quality landscape maintenance, construction, irrigation, enhancement, arbor care and related exterior services to commercial, municipal, institutional and large-scale private clients.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused and experienced Business Development / Sales Representative to lead commercial maintenance sales efforts throughout South Florida, with a primary focus on Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. This individual will be responsible for generating new commercial maintenance opportunities, expanding Superior Landscaping’s presence within targeted industries and building a qualified pipeline of large-scale accounts.
The role requires strong prospecting, networking, client relationship management, proposal coordination and follow-through. The successful candidate will register Superior Landscaping as a preferred vendor with targeted client groups, create and manage a formal target account list, present sales progress and deal status to ownership and provide sales-side oversight of the estimating department to ensure timely, accurate and competitive proposals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Territory Growth
· Identify, pursue and secure new commercial landscape maintenance opportunities throughout South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
· Develop and maintain a targeted list of prospective accounts, including property management companies, ownership groups, hotels, shopping centers, residential communities, office buildings, mixed-use developments and business improvement districts.
· Register Superior Landscaping as a preferred vendor with targeted commercial real estate firms, property management companies, hospitality groups, residential associations, business improvement districts, municipalities and institutional clients.
· Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from initial prospecting through site walk, proposal, negotiation, contract award and transition to operations.
· Research market opportunities, expiring maintenance contracts, new developments, redevelopment projects, ownership changes and competitor activity.
· Attend networking events, trade association meetings, chamber events, property management functions, hospitality industry events and other business development opportunities.
· Represent Superior Landscaping professionally in meetings, presentations, site inspections, property walks and client-facing events.
Client Relationship Management
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, asset managers, owners, board members, facility managers, general managers, developers and key decision-makers.
· Act as a trusted advisor by understanding each client’s property needs, service expectations, budget constraints, operational concerns and long-term goals.
· Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and clients to build trust, identify needs and position Superior Landscaping as a preferred commercial maintenance provider.
· Coordinate internal introductions between clients and the appropriate operations, estimating and executive team members.
· Identify enhancement opportunities, service upgrades and additional landscape-related needs that support both client satisfaction and company growth.
Sales Pipeline, Reporting & Ownership Updates
· Create and maintain a detailed target account list and active sales pipeline.
· Track prospecting activity, proposal status, follow-up dates, estimated contract value, probability of award, competitive intelligence and next steps.
· Provide regular updates to ownership and senior leadership regarding sales activity, active opportunities, deal status, projected revenue and market feedback.
· Prepare professional summaries, pipeline reports, meeting notes and sales updates for internal review.
· Monitor proposal volume, close rates, target-account progress and sales performance against company growth objectives.
Estimating & Proposal Oversight
· Oversee and coordinate with the estimating department to ensure proposals are completed accurately, professionally and on schedule.
· Participate in site walks, scope reviews, takeoffs, pricing reviews and proposal strategy discussions.
· Ensure proposals clearly reflect scope of work, service frequencies, staffing assumptions, equipment needs, pricing structure, exclusions and Superior Landscaping’s value proposition.
· Work with operations to confirm proposed services are realistic, properly staffed, operationally achievable and aligned with company profitability goals.
· Review final proposals, bid packages and presentation materials for quality, accuracy, completeness and competitiveness before submission.
· Assist with formal client presentations, interview preparation, bid follow-up, clarification responses and contract transition meetings.
Marketing, Branding & Market Presence
· Support the company’s visibility in the South Florida commercial property market through networking, client engagement and professional brand representation.
· Assist with marketing initiatives, proposal content, project profiles, client presentations, capability statements and company promotional materials.
· Marketing and social media skills are preferred, including the ability to support content development, project highlights, company visibility and brand awareness; however, these skills are not mandatory.
PRIMARY TARGET MARKETS
· Large-scale shopping centers and retail plazas
· Hotels and hospitality properties
· High-rise and garden-style residential communities
· Condominium and homeowners associations
· Office buildings and corporate campuses
· Mixed-use developments
· Business improvement districts
· Property management portfolios
· Commercial real estate ownership groups
· Municipal and institutional properties
QUALIFICATIONS
· Proven experience in landscape sales, commercial maintenance sales, property management sales, business development or a related field.
· Strong understanding of commercial landscape maintenance, landscape enhancements, irrigation, horticulture and property service operations.
· Experience selling to large-scale commercial properties, shopping centers, hotels, residential communities, office buildings, mixed-use developments, business improvement districts or property management firms preferred.
· Strong ability to prospect, network, develop relationships, manage opportunities and close new business.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with executives, property managers, ownership groups, board members and decision-makers.
· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, CRM platforms and proposal-related software.
· Ability to create and manage account lists, sales pipelines, proposal tracking, follow-up schedules and client reports.
· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities at different stages of the sales process.
· Ability to work closely with estimating, operations, accounting and executive leadership.
· Self-motivated, disciplined, accountable and comfortable working independently in the field.
· Marketing, social media, branding or content development experience preferred but not required.
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
· Professional presence and strong relationship-building ability.
· Comfortable calling on new prospects and developing accounts from the ground up.
· Knowledge of South Florida commercial real estate, property management, hospitality and residential association markets.
· Ability to understand client pain points and present practical landscape maintenance solutions.
· Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and a strong sense of urgency.
· Comfortable presenting progress, opportunities, challenges and deal status to ownership.
· Able to balance sales growth with operational practicality, service quality and profitability.
· Team-oriented and able to coordinate effectively across departments.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on experience and may include a base salary, commission, bonus opportunity, vehicle allowance and/or other performance-based incentives.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Applicants must be reliable, professional, knowledgeable and driven, with a strong interest in contributing to the continued growth of one of South Florida’s leading landscape companies.
One of South Florida’s largest and most well-respected landscape development company. Come and join our team!